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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cairns from £740

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Edinburgh to Cairns departing on 10/10. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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15:10 - 17:00EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CNS Cairns
40h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Singapore Changi
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18:15 - 13:40CNS  Cairns-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
28h 25m2 stops Singapore Changi Doha Hamad Intl
£1,166Multiple Airlines
Wed, 9 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
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15:10 - 23:20EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CNS Cairns
47h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Brisbane
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13:40 - 13:40CNS  Cairns-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
33h 00m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl
£1,227Multiple Airlines
Wed, 9 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
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16:55 - 13:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CNS Cairns
59h 45m3 stops Istanbul Kuala Lumpur Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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06:45 - 09:45CNS  Cairns-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
60h 00m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Kuala Lumpur Intl Istanbul
£1,253Multiple Airlines
Wed, 9 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
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16:55 - 09:20EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CNS Cairns
55h 25m3 stops Istanbul Kuala Lumpur Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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15:35 - 09:45CNS  Cairns-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
51h 10m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Kuala Lumpur Intl Istanbul
£1,277Multiple Airlines
Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
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15:10 - 17:00EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CNS Cairns
40h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Singapore Changi
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18:15 - 13:40CNS  Cairns-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
52h 25m2 stops Singapore Changi Doha Hamad Intl
£1,279Multiple Airlines
Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
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18:45 - 13:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CNS Cairns
33h 55m3 stops London Heathrow Singapore Changi Sydney Kingsford Smith
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06:45 - 09:20CNS  Cairns-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
35h 35m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Singapore Changi London Heathrow
£1,292Multiple Airlines
Wed, 9 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
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20:55 - 11:20EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CNS Cairns
28h 25m2 stops Dubai Intl Brisbane
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12:05 - 19:05CNS  Cairns-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
41h 00m2 stops Brisbane Dubai Intl
£1,332Qantas Airways
Wed, 11 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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20:55 - 11:20EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CNS Cairns
28h 25m2 stops Dubai Intl Brisbane
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12:05 - 19:05CNS  Cairns-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
41h 00m2 stops Brisbane Dubai Intl
£1,333Qantas Airways
Wed, 11 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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20:55 - 22:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CNS Cairns
39h 45m2 stops Dubai Intl Brisbane
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17:40 - 19:05CNS  Cairns-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
35h 25m2 stops Brisbane Dubai Intl
£1,338Emirates
Wed, 11 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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22:00 - 19:30EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CNS Cairns
36h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Brisbane
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06:00 - 20:05CNS  Cairns-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
47h 05m2 stops Brisbane Dubai Intl
£1,338Emirates
Thu, 10 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

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Qantas Airways flights from Edinburgh to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Edinburgh to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
11 Nov
EDI20:55Edinburgh Turnhouse
28h 25m
2 stops
CNS11:20Cairns
15 Nov
CNS12:05Cairns
41h 00m
2 stops
EDI19:05Edinburgh Turnhouse
£1,332
Qantas Airways
11 Nov
EDI20:55Edinburgh Turnhouse
28h 25m
2 stops
CNS11:20Cairns
15 Nov
CNS12:05Cairns
41h 00m
2 stops
EDI19:05Edinburgh Turnhouse
£1,333

British Airways flights from Edinburgh to Cairns

Our best British Airways deals on Edinburgh to Cairns flight tickets
British Airways
10 Sept
EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
44h 55m
3 stops
CNS12:55Cairns
14 Sept
CNS13:40Cairns
52h 40m
3 stops
EDI09:20Edinburgh Turnhouse
£1,793
British Airways
11 Nov
EDI17:55Edinburgh Turnhouse
31h 55m
3 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
15 Nov
CNS12:35Cairns
54h 35m
3 stops
EDI09:10Edinburgh Turnhouse
£2,074
British Airways
11 Nov
EDI18:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
31h 50m
3 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
15 Nov
CNS12:35Cairns
54h 35m
3 stops
EDI09:10Edinburgh Turnhouse
£2,075

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EdinburghCairns

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CNS Cairns

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/9

15:10-17:00

2 stops40h 50m

Cairns

Tue 15/9

18:15-13:40

2 stops28h 25m

£1,166

EdinburghCairns

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CNS Cairns

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/9

15:10-23:20

2 stops47h 10m

Cairns

Tue 15/9

13:40-13:40

2 stops33h 00m

£1,227

EdinburghCairns

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CNS Cairns

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/9

16:55-13:40

3 stops59h 45m

Cairns

Tue 15/9

06:45-09:45

3 stops60h 00m

£1,253

EdinburghCairns

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CNS Cairns

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/9

16:55-09:20

3 stops55h 25m

Cairns

Wed 16/9

15:35-09:45

3 stops51h 10m

£1,277

EdinburghCairns

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CNS Cairns

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/9

15:10-17:00

2 stops40h 50m

Cairns

Wed 16/9

18:15-13:40

2 stops52h 25m

£1,279

EdinburghCairns

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CNS Cairns

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/9

18:45-13:40

3 stops33h 55m

Cairns

Tue 15/9

06:45-09:20

3 stops35h 35m

£1,292

EdinburghCairns

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CNS Cairns

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/11

20:55-11:20

2 stops28h 25m

Cairns

Sun 15/11

12:05-19:05

2 stops41h 00m

£1,332

EdinburghCairns

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CNS Cairns

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/11

20:55-11:20

2 stops28h 25m

Cairns

Sun 15/11

12:05-19:05

2 stops41h 00m

£1,333

EdinburghCairns

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CNS Cairns

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/11

20:55-22:40

2 stops39h 45m

Cairns

Sun 15/11

17:40-19:05

2 stops35h 25m

£1,338

EdinburghCairns

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CNS Cairns

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/9

22:00-19:30

2 stops36h 30m

Cairns

Mon 14/9

06:00-20:05

2 stops47h 05m

£1,338

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

If you’re not able to fly to Cairns in March, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from Edinburgh to Cairns during January average around £0.

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Cheap Edinburgh to Cairns (EDI to CNS) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

36h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Edinburgh to Cairns takes 36h 30m
There are no direct flights from Edinburgh to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from Edinburgh to Cairns.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Edinburgh to Cairns

  • How far is Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cairns by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cairns is 9282.4 mi. Flights usually cover this in 36h 30m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Cairns Airport?

    Prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Cairns Airport refresh daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Cairns Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Cairns Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cairns Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairns Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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